Legal Assistant

Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod, Costello, Uzzi & Kantor; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

15 Personal Days

IRA Retirement Plan 3% match

Professional development

Job summary

Hightower & Partners, P.A., an AV-rated insurance defense law firm in West Palm Beach, seeks a motivated Litigation Assistant / Junior Paralegal to join our in-office team. This role focuses on supporting attorneys in insurance defense litigation and case management.

The ideal candidate has prior insurance defense experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous insurance defense experience is required.
• Experience supporting attorneys in a civil litigation practice is strongly preferred.
• Experience as a litigation assistant, legal assistant, or junior paralegal is preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and case management.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and grow.
• This is an in-office position in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with insurance defense litigation support and case management.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare, review, and manage case-related documents and correspondence.
• Request, track, and organize records and other litigation materials.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of subpoenas.
• Coordinate scheduling for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events.
• Calendar deadlines and maintain accurate case schedules.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Assist with additional litigation and office projects as assigned.

Skills

Insurance defense experience

Civil litigation support

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: West Palm Beach, FL (In-Office)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hightower & Partners, P.A., an AV-rated insurance defense law firm, is seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant / Junior Paralegal to join our West Palm Beach office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal support professional looking to advance their career while gaining hands-on experience in civil litigation and insurance defense.

Prior insurance defense experience is required for this position. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in insurance defense litigation and be familiar with the demands of a fast-paced litigation practice.

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who is proactive, dependable, and eager to grow. The successful candidate will have the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines while providing reliable support to attorneys and paralegals. As your experience and capabilities grow, you will have opportunities to take on increased responsibility and more substantive legal work.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with insurance defense litigation support and case management.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Prepare, review, and manage case-related documents and correspondence.
• Request, track, and organize records and other litigation materials.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of subpoenas.
• Coordinate scheduling for hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation events.
• Calendar deadlines and maintain accurate case schedules.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Provide administrative and litigation support to ensure cases progress efficiently.
• Assist with additional litigation and office projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in insurance defense is required.
• Prior experience supporting attorneys in a civil litigation practice is strongly preferred.
• Experience as a litigation assistant, legal assistant, or junior paralegal is preferred.
• Strong understanding of litigation procedures, deadlines, and case management.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• This is an in-office position in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Billable Expectations

This position carries a billable requirement of up to 15 hours per week, with a primary focus on litigation support and other non-billable case management tasks. As you develop your skills and knowledge, you will have the opportunity to take on more substantive legal work and expand your responsibilities within the firm.

Hightower & Partners, P.A. offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health Insurance through United Health (firm covers 50% of the employee premium)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance Options
• 15 Personal Days after 90 days of employment
• IRA Retirement Plan with a 3% firm match after one year of employment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Why Join Us?

We believe in developing talent from within. This position offers an opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys and paralegals while continuing to build your career in insurance defense and civil litigation.

If you are intelligent, motivated, organized, and already have insurance defense experience, we want to hear from you. Hightower & Partners provides a professional environment where strong performers can develop their skills, take on additional responsibility, and build a long-term career with the firm.